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Maria Sharapova defeated Anna Chakvetadze · 2007-01-24 15:18
Maria Sharapova, of Russia, will meet Kim Clijsters, of Belgium, in the semi-finals of the Australian Open after overcoming her compatriot Anna Chakvetadze at Melbourne Park.
Sharapova, the top seed, was expected to down the 12th seed with clinical ease in the early quarter-final on the Rod Laver Arena but was made to fight all the way for a 7-6 (7-5), 7-5 win.
Chakvetadze, who defeated Patty Schnyder and Jelena Kostanic Tosic on her way to the quarters, proved to be a worthy adversary, Times Online informs.
Heading into her third semi-final appearance in a row at Melbourne Park, Sharapova said she was satisfied with her performance. "I was just very competitive," she said. "I thought I did the job really well today. Overall I thought it was a bit scratchy. First set I was down a break, but I get back in the groove."
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